Performance and economic comparisons of manual and mechanised fertiliser applications for mature oil palm
The problem of labour shortage in addition to environmental hazard due to improper fertiliser application method calls for efficient and effective method of fertiliser application. This study compares the productivity of workers, human energy expenditure and operational cost between manual and mecha...
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Main Authors: | Yahya, Azmi, Su, Vui Heong, El-Pebrian, Darius, Ishola, Tajudeen Abiodun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Incorporated Society of Planters
2013
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28837/1/Performance%20and%20economic%20comparisons%20of%20manual%20and%20mechanised%20fertiliser%20applications%20for%20mature%20oil%20palm.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28837/ |
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